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Child Benefit is rising in 2026: what families will get and how to make the most of it

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New help for low income families: what the government’s child poverty plan actually means for you

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Britain’s energy grid is getting a £28 billion upgrade – what it means for your bills and why it matters

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Loyalty points can now be used on baby formula as rules finally change

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Latest deals

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Sainsbury’s Christmas dinner deal: feed six for under £15 with Nectar Prices

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Feed 8 for under £12: Aldi’s value Christmas dinner deal 

Tesco is giving away free wonky Christmas trees for one day only

Tesco to give away free ‘wonky’ Christmas trees for one day only

One Stop is giving shoppers the chance to win a Christmas wish worth up to £1,000

Could One Stop make your Christmas wish come true this year?

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Tesco Christmas treats under £5 that taste far more expensive

Nectar points now on Deliveroo

Nectar points now on Deliveroo: how Sainsbury’s shoppers can earn more from their food shop

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Too Good To Go loyalty card in the UK – here’s how it works

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Free Christmas holiday clubs and meals if your child gets free school meals

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Cheapest supermarket in the UK revealed: November 2025 update

Best time to buy yellow sticker food in supermarkets

When supermarkets slash prices at Christmas: the exact times to get yellow sticker deals

Something you want, something you need - the 4 Christmas gift rule

Something you want, something you need – the 4 Christmas gift rule

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on a budget: tips for families and disabled visitors

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Side hustles AI can’t replace (and how to start one in the UK)

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Get paid to test websites and apps in the UK: a simple guide anyone can start

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Mystery shopping in the UK: how to start and what you can really earn

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Easy ways to make money as a dog owner in the UK

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Earn money while you walk: the best apps to get paid to walk

How to make money listening to music

How to make money listening to music: the simple, honest guide

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Will your benefits be paid early this Christmas? December 2025 payment dates

The quiet money stress nobody talks about in December

The quiet money stress nobody talks about in December

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How to help struggling families this Christmas (even if you’re stretched yourself)

Starting again when life knocks you sideways

Starting again when life knocks you sideways

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The best day to do your Christmas food shop in 2025, according to new research

Real Living Wage: what it is, how much it pays, and why millions still aren’t getting it

Real Living Wage: what it is, how much it pays, and why millions still aren’t getting it

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Help and support

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Winter warmth help: how to stay warm and find free support in your area

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Free Christmas holiday clubs and meals if your child gets free school meals

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New help for low income families: what the government’s child poverty plan actually means for you

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The refund your energy company won’t tell you about

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Free energy gadgets you can get now to help cut your bills this winter

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How to reclaim your share of £240 million in forgotten energy refunds

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